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11 ducks have finally smartened up and spend their time in the vacant broiler shed, though they were all on the creek today (but 5 came when I called them!) 2 still camp on the creek. I found my favorite … Continue reading →

The snow has ended for today. Haven’t heard what our total accumulation was, but it looks to be about 4 to 6 inches. Best of all, the wind hasn’t picked up so it’s really pleasant to be out and about. … Continue reading →

Canon Rebel XT, 50mm lens This is “Salmon”, our Salmon Faverolle roo. (Original namers, aren’t we?) He’s the lowest roo in the pecking order, and yet he’s most likely the highest maintenance bird we have. Sunday I was headed back … Continue reading →

This was the sight that greeted me after work today when I headed out to feed the chickens and ducks. Immediately I set down my pail of hot water and trotted back to the house for the camera. That’s what … Continue reading →

All of the cattle staring at the crazy girl with the camera. It’s finally winter. Brrrr! My ducks refuse to come back to the house. They’re hanging out on the neighbors’ side of the creek along the bank. So I … Continue reading →

Updated: fixed the PFI link Ike thinks he’s a lap dog. I’m off to the PFI Conference. Looking forward to meeting up with acquaintances old and new, ideas and inspiration, and of course the all-Iowa food! Better pack my stretchy … Continue reading →

The last of the ’06 beef will be butchered in a couple of weeks. We have one quarter left, just shoot me an email if you want it: themillers92 (at) osage (dot) net We do also have one whole steer … Continue reading →

Some days for my lunch break I grab the camera and head outside. I need the fresh air and a little distance from my computer monitor. These days it’s dark by the time I get out to do chicken chores, … Continue reading →

Madeline’s favorite part of chores is driving the tractor. As she’s taken on responsibility for feeding the breeding gilts and boar, I’ve noticed a marked increase in confidence in her. A good thing to have entering the middle school years.

(or, Why some people think we’re crazy) Last time we had beef butchered I asked the locker to save us 20 pounds of fat. They don’t render lard anymore, because their machine broke and there just isn’t much call for … Continue reading →